Potentials of Evaporite Deposits West of Hormuzgan Province

Abstract

This study aimed to conduct a potential mapping of evaporite deposits in the west of Hormuzgan province. This article used remote sensing techniques and various ratioing methods to map the potentials of areas. In remote sensing, different types of sensors, alteration readings, satellite images of geological surveys and exploration, satellite data used, and spectral studies, geometric correction, atmospheric correction, vegetation removal, and mineralization evidence using various methods were taken into account. In the end, remote sensing findings revealed that the best band ratios had been used in the area under study. Theoretically speaking, iron oxide was also recognized as a moderate alteration in copper exploration. In the area under exploration, false band ratios and various band ratioing were used. Interpreting and reviewing the images of the studied area reveals that the area has great potential of such minerals as copper, gold, magnesium, gold, and iron, with the mineral value of the northeastern, southeastern, and central parts of the area overshadowing other parts.